The 2026 felling and timber-extraction phase was undertaken under the approved felling permission. Following a community complaint, Scottish Forestry reviewed the work and confirmed compliance. The woodland is now being allowed to adjust to changed light and ground conditions before further intervention. Later access and amenity work forms part of the wider Dal an Duie programme.
Management period
Ten-year Community Woodland Management Plan · 2024–2034
Felling approval
Final approval recorded 20 May 2025
Replanting aim
Three native trees for each tree removed
Path phase
Planned from 2027, after the earlier Dal an Duie phases
Why the woodland looks different
Recovery is part of the management process.
The felling phase opened the canopy and changed light and ground conditions. The current priority is safety, monitoring and natural recovery before paths or amenity work are formalised.
Managed areaThe ten-year plan identifies the woodland compartments, treatments and longer-term access work.Safety and monitoringTemporary restrictions may be used where site conditions or ongoing recovery require them.
